Have you heard about the Metro map contest? It’s an unofficial challenge to redesign the iconic subway map. The Greater Greater Washington blog sponsored it and there are now 17 finalists. You are encouraged to vote for your favorite.

Fairfax County Public Schoolshas issued an official response to a Post story about its handling of the teacher who was found not guilty of molesting a student. Sean Lanigan could seek reimbursement of his $125,000 in legal costs from his teachers associaton, a spokesman said — even though the association could only cover a maximum of $35,000.

Costco is coming to Wheaton. An attempt to block the giant retailer failed at the Montgomery County Commission yesterday, so prepare for big shopping trips in 2012.

Before Jeopardy, It’s Academic was where you tested your mastery of obscure knowledge. “It wasn’t like starting high school basketball, but it did have its own dorky sort of cachet,” says George Stephanopoulos, who appeared on a Cleveland version of the show in the 1970s. The show started in Washington, and has reached its 50th anniversary. (Of course we have a quiz for you!)

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Patricia Sullivan covers government, politics and other regional issues in Arlington County and Alexandria. She worked in Illinois, Florida, Montana and California before joining The Post in November 2001.